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Sociable · 10-02-2004, 23:55

XP as such can't boot to Dos although you can run in safe mode with command prompt only which is pretty much the same thing. (Hold down Ctrl key or hit F8 on boot up then select from list)

If you need to boot to Dos directly easiest way is to use a win98 or ME boot floppy but if the HD is NTFS you wont be able to manipulate files.

Another solution which also applies if you dont have a floppy is to grab a copy of a suitable boot disc from bootdisc.com as this would allow booting to a version that can see NTFS partitions.

EDIT: Or boot to the XP install CD would provide basic functions too.

10-02-2004, 23:55	#3
Sociable Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Knebworth Age: 73 Posts: 1,816	Re: XP Home Booting In Dos XP as such can't boot to Dos although you can run in safe mode with command prompt only which is pretty much the same thing. (Hold down Ctrl key or hit F8 on boot up then select from list) If you need to boot to Dos directly easiest way is to use a win98 or ME boot floppy but if the HD is NTFS you wont be able to manipulate files. Another solution which also applies if you dont have a floppy is to grab a copy of a suitable boot disc from bootdisc.com as this would allow booting to a version that can see NTFS partitions. EDIT: Or boot to the XP install CD would provide basic functions too.